Open URL does nothing!

[galaxybomb]

I know this is probably a super simple issue but I can't find anything on why this isn't working.

Whenever a URL tries to open; it will make the pop-up appear "The following URL has been requested to be opened. Do you want to allow?" but when hitting Yes, nothing happens. And if I hit Yes To All, then the pop up just doesn't appear anymore, and still nothing happens at all.

Very confused as to why this is happening.

[Moon Wizard]

When the openURL API is called in FG, it calls the Unity openURL API which in turn calls your OS handling of URLs. It sounds like something is not set up in the OS to support the URL calls.

Which OS and browser are you using? Do you have any security programs which may block applications from opening URLs?

Regards,
JPG

[galaxybomb]

I'm on Windows 10 using Firefox. I do have a few extensions like Malwarebytes and UBlock Origin in firefox that would have to do with security or things popping up, if that makes a difference.

[Moon Wizard]

It may. Like I was mentioning; FG hands off to a Unity game engine API, which calls the native OS handling.

Are all URLs being affected; or only certain ones? (i.e. type https://www.google.com in the chat box and try clicking on the link created for a very basic check)

Regards,
JPG

[galaxybomb]

It seems that all links are being affected as even that link does not open when I hit Yes

[Moon Wizard]

Then, something is blocking URLs from opening on your machine. Basically, the Unity game engine is asking Windows 10 to open a URL using HTTPS protocol, and then it's completely handed off to Windows to handle. In Windows 11, you can see this configuration under Settings->Apps->Default apps->Choose defaults by link type.

Regards,
JPG

[galaxybomb]

This is super weird.. Your explanation makes perfect sense, so I checked the settings and yes, HTTPS protocol is opened with Firefox. So I thought maybe one of my settings was blocking it.

I turned off UBlock Origin
I turned off Malwarebytes
I even went into Firefox's settings and turned off any kind of security against pop-ups or add-ons

And still, it doesn't seem to work.

I then tried to change the HTTPS open protocol to Microsoft Edge, which is completely default since I never use it. and it *still* won't open anything.

[damned]

It is probably something that has been set in Windows Defender / Advanced Firewall